
The purpose of education is to develop right understanding in every individual. The Universal Human Values (UHV) Cell aims to inspire students and faculty members to develop a holistic perspective of life through self-exploration, enabling them to lead meaningful, responsible, and value-based lives while contributing to a harmonious and sustainable society.

The mission of the cell is to integrate value-based education into the Institute's academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities. To develop and promote an integrated ethical, social, and holistic humane education.
The Universal Human Values (UHV) Cell of Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology (TPGIT), Vellore, was established with the objective of promoting value-based education among students, faculty members, and the institutional community.
The Cell functions in alignment with the vision of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing holistic development and ethical living through higher education.
The UHV Cell strives to nurture responsible, ethical and socially conscious engineers by fostering self-awareness, harmonious relationships, professional ethics and sustainable living practices. Through various academic and co-curricular initiatives, the Cell integrates Universal Human Values into the educational ecosystem of the institute.
To create awareness about Universal Human Values and ethical living.
To develop responsible citizenship and professional ethics among students.
To organize orientation programmes and awareness sessions on human values.
To facilitate faculty training in Universal Human Values.
To encourage the integration of UHV concepts into academic and institutional practices.
To promote harmonious relationships and sustainable living.
To collaborate with AICTE and other organizations in promoting value-based education.
To help students and faculty members develop right understanding about the purpose of life and their fundamental aspirations through self-exploration. The UHV Cell strives to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, enabling individuals to lead responsible, ethical, and fulfilling lives.
To foster right feelings such as trust, respect, empathy, affection and compassion. The Cell encourages healthy and harmonious relationships within families, educational institutions and communities.

To nurture socially responsible citizens who uphold integrity, humility, cooperation and adaptability while contributing positively towards a peaceful and progressive society.
To create awareness about the interconnectedness of human beings and nature, encouraging environmentally responsible behaviour and sustainable living for future generations.
Explore the official Universal Human Values resources, course materials, publications, registrations, and learning platforms.
Official portal for Universal Human Values resources and information.
Official Universal Human Values YouTube Channel.
Faculty Development Programme Registration Portal.
Register for Universal Human Values Morning Sessions.
Books, journals and publications related to Universal Human Values.
Study materials and reference resources for UHV-I.
Overview of UHV-I in Student Induction Programme.
If you have any queries regarding the Universal Human Values Cell, feel free to contact the coordinator using the details below.
Mr. M. Anbarasu
Assistant Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology
Bagayam, Vellore – 632002
Tamil Nadu, India